Seasoned Blitzbokke and Asics ambassadors Seabelo Senatla, Werner Kok and Philip Snyman have been selected as part of the squad for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which will be contested between 6 and 11 August. The Blitzboks are amongst the favourites for the gold medal after finishing second during the 2015/2016 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

A total of 135 CrossFit athletes competed at the inaugural Arnold Classic Africa Throwdown in Sandton, Johannesburg with 23 judges on the competition floor counting and checking that all repetitions and movement standards are strictly adhered to.